Disability Support Worker

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A job that is rewarding and where you can really make a difference?

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**Support Workers Wanted**
- Simply Helping is a leading service provider within the Aged Care, Home Care, Disability and TAC sector. Simply Helping is a company that is based on passion and commitment, we are made up of a team of diverse backgrounds and experiences and we are passionate and driven when it comes to providing the highest level of service to our vulnerable clients._
- Simply Helping uses a person-centred approach whilst working with our clients to promote the best health outcomes and assist our clients to reach their personal goals. We embrace innovation and celebrate a culture of care focusing on Choice, Dignity and Respect and strive to achieve this with all our clients._

We are looking for compassionate and caring individuals to join our professional team of support workers in the Bayside & Peninsula area on a Casual basis.

**Working with Simply Helping**

Simply Helping holds a simple mission to provide skilled and trusted in-home care and support services that add value, meaning and dignity to the lives of others. With a reputation for building compassionate and trusting relationships, we continually strive for excellence, so that our clients continue to live in the comfort of their own home. Simply Helping aims to support Service Users to remain living independently within their community.

Your role will require you to report directly to the Manager or to a designated Supervisor based in Simply Helping. This position will be supported by the Manager or the designated Supervisor for supervision and direction in regard to a practice-based approach and decisions.

**Position Skills and Knowledge**

¨ Capacity to work effectively both as a sole worker and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team and adapt quickly to a changing environment.

¨ Excellent interpersonal and communication skills including empathy and the ability to initiate and maintain strong contacts with families and Service Users and represent the organisation in a positive and professional manner.

¨ Decisions should reflect practice covered by both Simply Helping and our processes, procedures and policies.

¨ The person will demonstrate an understanding and knowledge of the issues faced by our aged population and people living with a disability and its impact on individuals and possess a positive and contemporary attitude to those people.

¨ A commitment to achieving positive outcomes for Service Users, and for Simply Helping, utilising planned results to ensure and measure customer-focus and satisfaction.

**Key Selection Criteria Qualifications**

¨ A minimum of a Certificate III in working with Aged Care and/or Disability support and/or previous experience working as a Personal Care Assistant.

¨ A current Australian driver’s license.

¨ A current First Aid Certificate.

¨ A valid Working with Children Check (WWCC - E) or Blue Card.

¨ A valid National Police Check, or a current valid International Police Check and working visa. If unable to receive an International Police Check, completing a Statutory Declaration will suffice.

¨ A current NDIS Workers Screening Check with Simply Helping added as a notified organisation for the duration of employment.

**Skills & Personal Attributes**

The position requires professional knowledge in the following areas:
¨ Demonstrated understanding of the National Disability Insurance Scheme Act 2013, through completing the NDIS Workers Orientation Module.

¨ Strong experience working in the community, Aged Care and/or the Disability sector.

¨ Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills.

¨ Ability to work without direct supervision.

¨ Comfortable with a high level of accountability.

**Job Types**: Part-time, Permanent, Casual, Subcontract

**Salary**: $32.00 - $34.44 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Travel reimbursement

Schedule:

- Shift work

COVID-19 considerations:
Standard PPE must be worn to all shifts, PPE is provided by Simply Helping

Licence/Certification:

- First Aid Certification & CPR (preferred)
- NDIS Screening Check (preferred)
- National Police Certificate (preferred)
- Driver Licence (required)